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The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the first Asia Regional Jamboree of the International Genetically Engineered Machine Competition (iGEM), an undergraduate Synthetic Biology competition launched by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in 2003. Over 40 teams from universities in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, India and Australia have just gathered at HKUST and participated in the event. HKUST team has been selected as one of the 18 teams going to MIT for the final competition in November and has also won the Best Presentation Award in the Asia Regional Jamboree for its outstanding performance.

Dr Jim O'Neill delivering his first public lecture at HKUST (Left) Dr Jim O'Neill and Prof Tony F Chan analyzing the changing dynamics of the world with an enthusiastic response (From right) President Tony F Chan, Dr Jim O'Neill, and Ms Elena Morenko of UC RUSAL at the press conference The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted the UC RUSAL President's Forum today (14 October) during which Dr Jim O'Neill, Chairman of Goldman Sachs Asset Management and creator of the acronym 'BRICs', spoke on 'The Changing Dynamics of the World' with an enthusiastic audience.

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) today (24 June) conferred Honorary Fellowships on four distinguished leaders in recognition of their contributions. Dr the Honorable Sir Sze-Yuen Chung, Pro-Chancellor, Dr the Honorable Marvin Cheung, Council Chairman, and Prof Tony F Chan, President, of HKUST officiated at the conferment ceremony. The recipients of the 2011 Honorary Fellowships are: Dr Fong Yun-Wah, Prof Roger King, Ir James Kwan, and Prof Harry Shum. Their brief biographies are set out below:

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) joins hands with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute to launch the first IEEE Technology Time Machine (TTM) Symposium for three days from 1 June. Themed "Technologies beyond 2020", the TTM Symposium covers a selected set of potentially high impact emerging technologies as well as their current state of maturity and scenarios for the future.

The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) holds a three-day "Conference on Cosmology since Einstein" starting from 30 May 2011 at which world top scientists including a Nobel Laureate explore the most up-to-date developments and challenges of cosmology. This conference has brought together 24 top cosmologists and relativists from China, Japan, France, Switzerland, the U.K. and U.S to share as speakers their insights and latest research findings on cosmological theories. Distinguished speakers like Prof David Gross, 2004 Nobel Laureate in Physics and Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics, University of California, Santa Barbara, spoke on "Cosmological Challenges - The View of a String Theorist".

The School of Engineering at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has held its first professional development day for secondary school teachers, with the objective of providing teachers with insights into innovative technology. Over 70 science teachers from 6 secondary schools under the English Schools Foundation (ESF), Hong Kong's largest international schools network, participated in this full-day event on HKUST campus. The teachers were first welcomed by Provost Prof Wei Shyy, followed by a presentation on the School of Engineering by Dean Khaled Ben Letaief. Teachers were then divided into two groups - Physical Sciences and Life Sciences - to attend half-hour inspirational talks delivered by faculty members on topics like "The New Mobile Generation", "Terahertz Imaging", "Information Visualization" and "Drug Delivery Technology", "Green Building" "Neuro Network Computing", "Wind Energy" and "Hygiene Monitoring: Smart Coating".

Robots are commanding a bigger and bigger presence at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), as evident from the Program Parade of the School of Engineering held on campus today. After the opening speeches by President Tony F Chan and Dean of Engineering Prof Khaled Ben Letaief, a robot took over the lectern and gave a 11-minute presentation covering the latest developments of the Engineering School and the special programs designed to celebrate HKUST's 20th Anniversary. Prof Ben Letaief also announced that HKUST's Robotics Team has grown 75% in terms of membership, and has been divided into four sub-teams, each taking part in one of four major competitions - the "Robocon Hong Kong Contest", "Remotely Operated Vehicles Competition" featuring underwater robots; "Smart Car Competition" and "NAO Robocup".

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) hosted its 20th Anniversary Grand Celebration today, with HKSAR Chief Executive Mr Donald Tsang and the Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Mr Han Qide officiating with a distinguished array of celebrities. Among the officiating guests were Mr Peng Qinghua, Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR, Mr Lu Xinhua, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the PRC in the HKSAR, and Ms Yin Xiaojing, Deputy Director of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the HKSAR. A number of senior Government officials, including Secretary for Education Mr Michael Suen and Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Prof KC Chan, also attended.